Job Description

WHAT DOES A KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER BELGIUM DO?

In this role you will be accountable for creating value through driving revenue and developing strategic relationships with key customers in Belgium.

• You will be responsible to deliver key revenue, value market share and pricing targets.
• You will develop, and maintain, effective and strategic relationships with Key Customers.
• You will be accountable for the implementation of the commercial plan.
• You will demonstrate the entrepreneurship needed to respond effectively to changes in market conditions and customer circumstances
• You will identify opportunities and guide the development and execution of the Best 10 strategy to maximize Bacardi’s performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver results & excellence in execution

• Deliver on key revenue targets (Gross Profit, Gross Margin, ROI, Value Share)
• Understand customer strategy and how to leverage the Bacardi strategy to grow mutual business.
• Drive, agree, and execute customer Joint Business Plans that deliver “win-win” value to Bacardi and customers
• Review the brand performance with customers on a regular basis (Business Reviews & Selling Stories).
• Optimize promotional plans through implementation of the ROI strategy
• Build effective long-term relationships with Key Customers & drive a pay for performance-based approach across all channels.

Develop talent and capability

• Implement standardized Commercial best practices
• Drive change, efficiency, and effectiveness in close collaboration with other departments
• Demonstrate expertise in category and shopper insights; serve as an advisor to Customers to drive mutual growth
• Embed a customer centric approach in everything we do and drive external focus

SKILLS

• Min 3 years’ Experience managing Key Accounts / Customers in a leading FMCG company at national level
• Strong track record of delivery with Customers in a commercial role
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills
• Preferably knowledge of sales effectiveness tools processes and category management
• Fluency in Country’s most spoken languages (NL, FR)
• Proficiency in English language skills
• Hands-on and pragmatic attitude
• Good financial acumen and P&L understanding
• Understanding of both off-trade & on-trade

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.